You asked for more “behind the scenes” from my business so this morning I recorded a quick video sharing one of the steps I’ve taken to protect my online business. We’re never totally safe from risk when we’re in business (or alive), but there are smart things we can do to operate legally and stay out of hot water.
Internet laws are confusing. This book makes them less confusing. Attorney Mike Young explains, in language we can understand without a law degree, the importance of things like website disclaimers, email signatures, copyrights (including public domain, creative commons and other important topics for bloggers), and more.
Click here if you can’t see the video above.
Get the book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Internet-Laws-Protect-Business-Website/dp/1460942094 (this is not an affiliate link)
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Michelle has been online since the late 80s, creating websites since the early 90s, and has coded thousands of web pages in that time. She's worked as a virtual assistant and website designer for small business owners including marketers, authors, coaches, crafters, and other solopreneuers.
Hi Michelle
Sounds like a good buy.
Copyright is a minefield so the book would be worth it just for that chapter.
BTW – well done on the video.
Means I can type and listen at the same time.
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It’s a great deal for the amount of info packed into. I forgot to mention it in the post (oops!) but his blog is also very worth subscribing to: http://mikeyounglaw.com/internet-lawyer/
Copyrights and trademarks are not the easiest subject, I agree.
And thanks! I’m hoping to do more video once I get the hang of it. I took a great video class over the weekend.
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Hi Michelle
” I took a great video class over the weekend.”
Sounds as though you are really getting into video.
The up and coming medium.
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This is such great information, Michelle. Thanks for the useful info. It’s great to have this advice right when I’m just getting started on my blog/businesses. Thanks again! You’re awesome.
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It’s great to have this info when you’re getting started — makes it much easier to build as you go and sleep at night knowing you’ve done things right.
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Thank You Michelle,
We are right in he middle of having a lawyer look over our client contracts. I want to make sure all of our policies and contracts are clear. It seems like it could be easier to be ripped off when you do not ever meet the other person.
There is no doubt I could use Mikes book.
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That’s a very wise move, Sheila.
I’m really glad I grabbed a copy. Even the things I already knew (like not to send spam!) it’s reassuring to see in black and white what’s smart, what’s not so smart (even if it’s technically legal) and what’s plain going to get us in trouble.
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Hi Michelle Shaeffer,
Thanks for the information.The video was worth a watch for a young entrepreneur like me.I am surely going to get one copy.Thanks again.
Twitter: MichelleShaeffr
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You’re welcome and I’m glad it was helpful. Thanks for stopping by. :)
Twitter: melaniekissell
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Wonderful job on your video, Michelle, and thanks for directing us to Mike’s blog and book.
I’ll be honest — I hate thinking about “legal liabilities”. It’s not a subject that’s exactly at the top of my priority list or one that’s very pleasant to think about. But I can only imagine the potential backlash from not focusing on legal matters regarding your business. Ouch. :(
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Thanks, Melanie. Yes, it’s one of those things that’s easy to overlook, yet very important.